Concours Owners Group (COG) Forum

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on August 28, 2017, 11:44:36 am

This is usually a fun running post on most automotive boards, sorry if there is already one here. I did do a search and came up empty.Ok here we go, since my bike is multiple colors needing body work paint and I am currently not able to ride it because I am waiting for a new cooling fan. I have decided since I have to remove all the body panels in order to replace the cooling fan anyway I will start on the body work and panel repair while they are all off. I have cut my riding season short in order to Do complete maintenance and a repaint. I plan on adjusting the valves, possibly removing the carburetors and sending them off to Steve oh and of course replacing that cooling fan that started screaming at me the other day. To complete the project I ordered a complete Hardware kit from Murph as well as caliper rebuild kits, fairing extenders and a new windscreen.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Derick on August 28, 2017, 01:12:41 pm

which one? :nananana:

Haha the 06 is sleeping in storage atm while I was putting finishing touches on the 02 project.

Got the driving lights wired up on friday, washed it sunday, took it out for a 200 mile journey last night...and now it need another bath. Bugs are pretty bad this year.

The 06 will get steves carb treatment in the winter and maybe a jbox rebuild for good measure....so she has nothing to complain about.

Goldwing got a car tire put on last week, so been dealing with that whole chestnut.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on August 30, 2017, 11:52:39 am

Order from Murph's is do in today and the replacement cooling fan got here yesterday. Haven't had time to even look at the old girl, dam my job gets in the way of all my fun...

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Max on August 30, 2017, 05:04:59 pm

In the process of rebuilding all hydraulics and replacing lines with braided steel. Just have the clutch MC/slave left to do, (after lunch) and then wait for the humidity in North Texas to go down to fill and bleed.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: MichiGlenn on September 05, 2017, 01:22:15 am

First extended ride on the Shinko/Continental tire combo. So far so good. Seemed a bit odd passing buggies, dodging horse exhaust and listening to the Talking Heads. Good times!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on September 05, 2017, 01:45:50 am

Replaced the cooling fan.https://goo.gl/photos/ch5xVsQAHxaPadZCA

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Mettler1 on September 05, 2017, 02:45:52 am

Not busted melted.... And I have no idea... Was riding home from work and started hearing what sounded like the bearing in the fan motor screaming of course traffic was nuts and the bike started to overheat. I nursed at home and bought a fan of e-Bay.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Redbarron on September 07, 2017, 04:58:06 pm

I plan on sealing up the my broken air box that stemmed from my accident a couple weeks ago.

I still have ton of work to do in order to get the Barron back up in fighting form but, that will be a winter project.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: m in sc on September 07, 2017, 06:01:40 pm

added these led back lit reflectors. had to add a small hole for the wires but totally reversible. running lights and turn signals, and looks stock at 1st glance. also, still acts as reflector with power off. was like 12 bucks or something shipped for the pair off e-bay.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: MichiGlenn on September 07, 2017, 07:24:13 pm

added these led back lit reflectors. had to add a small hole for the wires but totally reversible. running lights and turn signals, and looks stock at 1st glance. also, still acts as reflector with power off. was like 12 bucks or something shipped for the pair off e-bay.

Looks like what I've been looking for. Can you post a link?

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: m in sc on September 07, 2017, 07:41:50 pm

i just tied it into the lights in the upper fairing with a sub harness i made.

they also have red ones http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-Motorcycle-Truck-12V-Red-24-SMD-LED-Reflector-Tail-Brake-Stop-Marker-Light-/192062619174?hash=item2cb7d2fe26:g:274AAOSw6DtYVwIj&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-Motorcycle-Truck-12V-Red-24-SMD-LED-Reflector-Tail-Brake-Stop-Marker-Light-/192062619174?hash=item2cb7d2fe26:g:274AAOSw6DtYVwIj&vxp=mtr)

added these led back lit reflectors. had to add a small hole for the wires but totally reversible. running lights and turn signals, and looks stock at 1st glance. also, still acts as reflector with power off. was like 12 bucks or something shipped for the pair off e-bay.

Looks like what I've been looking for. Can you post a link?

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: NoLongerTheNewGuy on September 07, 2017, 09:31:23 pm

Ordered the mirror my son broke in the garage, ordered a tire, getting ready to change the oil, and see if I can get the buzzer beaters to mount correctly...

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Boomer on September 10, 2017, 08:08:58 pm

Phoned the insurance to ask when the **** am I gonna get my bike back so I can start fixing it.The driver of the truck I bounced off is contesting whether he was at fault.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on September 10, 2017, 08:46:33 pm

Phoned the insurance to ask when the **** am I gonna get my bike back so I can start fixing it.The driver of the truck I bounced off is contesting whether he was at fault.

It figures. I do two things that give other drivers a perception that seems to cause them to do stupid s*** around me. While riding a bike the small size gives other drivers the perception that I am much further from them than I really am. When I am driving a Class 8 truck the large size gives other drivers the perception that I am moving much slower than I really am. Either way the way the human brain works as either the writer of a bike or the driver of a truck even though visually other drivers may see me their brain will discount me as an immediate threat. This is actually why other drivers are either sure you weren't there when they made the decision to pull out or say I didn't even see him. While on a bike your small size and Lane position may actually have hidden you from their line-of-sight however it happens in a large truck as well and this can be absolutely dumbfounding.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Katsi on September 11, 2017, 02:59:54 pm

I went out in the back roads of TX and splattered love bugs all over the front of mine. :)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on September 13, 2017, 09:53:55 am

Cee Bailey shield came in yesterday and got an email from the Wizard, antlers and all the parts to properly mount the baggage are on their way. The bike is in pieces as of now had to replace a cooling fan that went out so taking advantage of this time to body work the multiple colors faring pieces and get them painted. If the weather is still suitable when I finish painting the fairing pieces I will put it together and ride a little more this fall. If the weather turns before I finish I will pull the carburetors and as soon as finances permit send them to Steve I may even order a set of Steve's cams. I do need to watch what I spend here though as I am still working on purchasing that C-14...

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Kelly E on September 19, 2017, 08:17:35 pm

I ordered some cams from Steve. I doubt that they will be here soon enough to ride it on the Oyster Run.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: m in sc on September 20, 2017, 03:39:40 am

wrapped up the (" spal fan replacement and test rode. fresh water pump and valve adjustment as well. the fan takes MUCH less time to cool the radiator down than a good stocker, so was def worth the (50 dollar) upgrade IMHO. :great:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on September 20, 2017, 12:16:54 pm

wrapped up the (" spal fan replacement and test rode. fresh water pump and valve adjustment as well. the fan takes MUCH less time to cool the radiator down than a good stocker, so was def worth the (50 dollar) upgrade IMHO. :great:

Awesome great tech for our aging bikes, as parts become more and more scarce we will need more ideas like this. Any time a none factory repair equals an improvement it's a big win.While doing my fan replacement I kept looking at the inner fairing parts to figure out how to keep more of the heat going out the side and not up around the triple trees. As I was trying to figure out how to better direct the waste heat I got the idea of an adjustable vent that would allow one to either send the heat out the side for hot weather or up at the rider for cold weather.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: m in sc on September 20, 2017, 12:42:34 pm

grant,i read that post of yours, its really good, thanks for that.. I did take some pics of my fan install but was doing that repair and the turbo bike with my buddy so we had 2 projects going on at same time in the shop. making an ignition for that xs now, so hopefully i'll do a follow up with pics on the fan install in the other thread soon i hope. i test rode the c10 in today, and ran great and cool. the valve adjustment might have helped a bit with that as well (since EVERY valve was tight pre adjustment. lol)

wrapped up the (" spal fan replacement and test rode. fresh water pump and valve adjustment as well. the fan takes MUCH less time to cool the radiator down than a good stocker, so was def worth the (50 dollar) upgrade IMHO. :great:

Awesome great tech for our aging bikes, as parts become more and more scarce we will need more ideas like this. Any time a none factory repair equals an improvement it's a big win.While doing my fan replacement I kept looking at the inner fairing parts to figure out how to keep more of the heat going out the side and not up around the triple trees. As I was trying to figure out how to better direct the waste heat I got the idea of an adjustable vent that would allow one to either send the heat out the side for hot weather or up at the rider for cold weather.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: mnbikeguy on September 22, 2017, 07:26:16 pm

Noticed that the bike was a little sluggish to start while hot, needing just a bit a choke to get it going. Seemed a little odd so I checked a few things but nothing seemed out of sorts. Heard a little bird remind me that electrical resistance goes up with temp so decided to quick check the coils, wire, and caps. Bingo! 3 caps read right around 5k and the 4th was baked. Thank goodness there are some good cycle shops with real parts departments in the area. Picked up (4) NGK SD05FP caps, 4' of 7mm wire, and (4) NGK D8EA plugs. Pulled the old grommets off the old caps which fit perfectly around the boot of the new cap. Murph has it all on his website in one kit if you have a little more time or if you don't have your own local place.BoomInstant difference. Very fast start, off choke quick, and fast throttle. I bet this cap has been faulty since I owned the bike because it is super smooth and silky now.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rev Ryder on September 23, 2017, 02:14:06 am

Did a little bodywork on a front fairing mold. May or may not pan out.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Amotek on September 25, 2017, 06:11:09 pm

Installed Tokico calipers and man what a difference in stopping power! Highly recommend this mod. :)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Jim Snyder on September 27, 2017, 09:19:11 pm

What did I do to my C-10 today? I put it up for sale on the C-10 Emporium page (sniff-sniff). So if you know someone looking for an awesome bike please pass the word.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: MichiGlenn on September 27, 2017, 11:13:14 pm

Put everything back together after installing the same marker/ turn signals as m in D.C. Also added a set on the trunk, and a red set for brake/ tail lights.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Harry Martin on September 29, 2017, 12:48:08 am

Looked at it as it was sitting next to my C14.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Kelly E on September 29, 2017, 04:26:32 pm

I looked at mine sitting there waiting for me to install the new cams and a follower as soon as I have time.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: GKreamer on September 29, 2017, 10:44:15 pm

Finished fork spring/emulator/oil change upgrade!!Broke speedometer cable, replaced with one I forgot I had when I bought the massive parts lot from a fellow Cogger.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Nosmo on September 29, 2017, 11:20:04 pm

Put everything back together after installing the same marker/ turn signals as m in D.C. Also added a set on the trunk, and a red set for brake/ tail lights.

Ahhh....but did you use them to replace the reflectors on the side bags and wire them to wig-wag with the turn signals?

pics below

Those look incredible, but I didn't want to add another to removing the bags. Trunk never comes off. (Though I did put a plug on the line to the trunk lights. I also doubt that I'd have done such a nice looking job on the wiring. BTW, how do you get them to wig-wag?

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rev Ryder on October 04, 2017, 02:40:15 am

Swapped out the damaged turbocharger for a spare.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Kelly E on October 04, 2017, 09:26:39 pm

Today I ordered the rest of the stuff I wanted to replace while replacing the cams. :great:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connie_rider on October 04, 2017, 10:38:08 pm

I gave up tuning for ITBs and Alpha-N since neither work well enough for boost, and I switched back to Speed Density and %Baro. But I need to add another MAP sensor to get it perfect. But yeah, it's tuned up to 7 psi again now. Time to start twisting it up a bit and see what she can do. But not today. My chainsaw parts came in so I'm back in the lumberjack business. I have to clear this big tree to make room for more garage space and a carport on the front of the shop. Tree is felled, just needs disassembling and rearranging in a new location. Some can be converted to oxides pretty soon unless we get a burn ban going again.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Amotek on October 07, 2017, 08:38:10 pm

Today was a continuation of upgrading the brakes. A big thank you goes out to Jim Snyder who does the conversion of the 2 pot front caliper. During the course of installation I discovered it is a good idea to hold the caliper with the bleeder at the highest point during bleeding to remove stubborn air from the system. Jim does a great job with a total lack of any Bee Ess, he is a true COGger and I can't thank him enough! Thanks Jim!!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: who me? on October 07, 2017, 09:05:30 pm

Not today but this week Put the front tire from the parts bin on the mule and rode to Barbers yesterday and today

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: GKreamer on October 07, 2017, 09:50:44 pm

Replaced batteries in my TPMS and got it working again, got proper tire air pressure. Installed the fork brace from The Wizard!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Mcfly on October 07, 2017, 11:55:59 pm

Took all the accumulating crap off the Connie, and blew the cob webs off.It's been a long hot summer.

Found out the Tokico front brakes didn't fare well over the summer, OR when Iput the new brake lines on, some air got in. We'll see. :o

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: JoLee on October 10, 2017, 09:25:38 pm

Greetings fellow Concoursians, Quick question: have any of you done a handlebar conversion (like a Spiegler or what-have-you) on your C-10's ?!? (I have a '94) Just curious what that experience was like, sort of contemplating making that switch-over. Thank you ! Jo

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rev Ryder on October 10, 2017, 10:12:09 pm

Greetings fellow Concoursians, Quick question: have any of you done a handlebar conversion (like a Spiegler or what-have-you) on your C-10's ?!? (I have a '94) Just curious what that experience was like, sort of contemplating making that switch-over. Thank you ! Jo

Hey JoLee,Yes. Many of us have done it and love it. And welcome to the Concours Owners Group's forum. :beerchug:

However, rather than starting this discussion here, why don't you start a new thread in the C-10 Tech area. That way this thread doesn't get crazy derailed. We're glad you're here and hope you enjoy our company. This really is the best place on the web for answers to just such questions. Again... welcome.

Rev

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: JoLee on October 10, 2017, 10:23:19 pm

Greetings fellow Concoursians, Quick question: have any of you done a handlebar conversion (like a Spiegler or what-have-you) on your C-10's ?!? (I have a '94) Just curious what that experience was like, sort of contemplating making that switch-over. Thank you ! Jo

Hey JoLee,Yes. Many of us have done it and love it. And welcome to the Concours Owners Group's forum. :beerchug:

However, rather than starting this discussion here, why don't you start a new thread in the C-10 Tech area. That way this thread doesn't get crazy derailed. We're glad you're here and hope you enjoy our company. This really is the best place on the web for answers to just such questions. Again... welcome.

Rev

Excellent advice, thank you Rev ! I don't want to derail ANYthing, thank you for the re-route... cheers, Jo

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on November 27, 2017, 01:28:06 am

Since the cooling fan had gone out this summer and me getting the C-14 the old girl has been pretty much ignored. Today I gave her some attention and reassembled her after the cooling fan replacement. Her fairing is all back on now with hardware from Murph's Kits, a new CeeBaily shield and GTR fairing extensions.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Wingedspirit on November 27, 2017, 03:33:19 am

Getting new plates tomorrow so I can ride some more! :-\

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Kelly E on November 27, 2017, 05:52:56 am

Yesterday I finally got to test ride the bike with the new cams from Steve and a ZZR1200 shock that I just installed. It all works great and I can't wait for another break in the weather to ride it again. >:D :)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Kelly E on November 27, 2017, 11:44:12 pm

I took another "test ride" today twice as long as the last one and I am very happy with the results of all my work and Steve's cams. :great:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: mr t on November 30, 2017, 01:08:39 am

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: mnbikeguy on November 30, 2017, 02:17:07 am

Winterized a couple of weeks ago but Minnesota continues to be snow free and in the 40's. Pulled the tarp, installed a fork brace, and have been through a couple more tanks of gas. Hoping I'll get to ride in December this year!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rev Ryder on November 30, 2017, 12:12:14 pm

Had a meeting 45 miles away in Palacios last night so I rode the 14. Just wrote a T-shirt and summer mesh. Coming home after 9pm the fog was so thick I could only run 40 and I got soaked. Cold and wet then, but still a decent ride. :motonoises:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: ron203 on November 30, 2017, 01:44:29 pm

If only that C-14 had had some panniers where you could've stored a rain suit and a fleece..... :))

(Just goes to show you that just because you're a Reverend, doesn't mean you are a boy scout...)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rev Ryder on November 30, 2017, 01:54:40 pm

If only that C-14 had had some panniers where you could've stored a rain suit and a fleece..... :))

(Just goes to show you that just because you're a Reverend, doesn't mean you are a boy scout...)

True all that. And just cuz I'm a moderator doesn't mean I can tell a C-10 thread from a C-14 thread. Jeez. :(

:rotflmao:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Wingedspirit on December 05, 2017, 12:47:09 pm

Did Steve's ground wire mod. Nice difference. :beerchug: My new to me '95 Connie still needs his magic touch on her carbs and cams!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on December 05, 2017, 03:40:39 pm

Nice amazing how much difference something so simple can make.

Title: What did You Do to your C-10 Today? Broken Foot Peg
Post by: Mr. on December 05, 2017, 06:37:19 pm

HELP!!! I have the Concours 1000 Gold. My brother in law was moving it for me and well, his pants got caught on the right foot peg (that rest your brake foot) and snapped just the foot rest off. It didn't snap the mounting bracket, just the peg with the black rubber grip on it. I can't find anywhere to just buy that one piece! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Mettler1 on December 06, 2017, 02:25:05 am

HELP!!! I have the Concours 1000 Gold. My brother in law was moving it for me and well, his pants got caught on the right foot peg (that rest your brake foot) and snapped just the foot rest off. It didn't snap the mounting bracket, just the peg with the black rubber grip on it. I can't find anywhere to just buy that one piece! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

Message The Wizard and see if he has one. I would think he would.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on December 10, 2017, 10:15:00 pm

Fired her up since she has sat for so long. Learned C 10 s don't like to sit for extending periods of time. Took quite sometime to start running decently.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Wingedspirit on December 10, 2017, 10:20:53 pm

:-\ Its cold out there Grant. Or do you have the heated garage? ;)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: ManWorkingHere on December 10, 2017, 11:53:14 pm

Moved her up onto the centerstand and plugged in the trickle charger.

Looking for touchup paint for my Givi 47l trunk. :17: I scratched the silver trim on the pavement of Johnson City hotel parking lot from a one meter height. I'd like to touch it up this winter as one of many projects.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Lee on December 11, 2017, 12:45:58 am

Replaced all three relays today removing them from within power box. Used a 15 wire harness to remote mount three automotive replaceable relays. Could have used 12 wires as one pole of five pole relays is not actually used in C10.The relays were attached to back of tool box tray in space between fender. Have space for three extra relays in future if neededfor add on of any circuits also.Bought a six relay kit with pigtails for < $10 on Amazon. Could not bare the thought of being stranded and not be able to change a relay on the road. Now it is just a matter of plug a new one in and on the road again.If I ever have a diode fail will place them outside the power box in an auxiliary fuse box too as well. Looks stock for all intents and purposes.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connieklr on December 14, 2017, 09:17:50 pm

After removing the air injection system, checking the valves after 54K miles, and changing the pilot jets/shimming the needles, just stuck (literally) the carbs in place so I could fire the bike up long enough to see if I had any obvious leaks around the valve cover and carb bowls. I had pulled the air box for repair because I noticed that the bottom seam showed signs of separation, so getting the carbs on for this exercise was a piece of cake. The air box has been repaired.

Will pull the plug caps tomorrow to check further in the pockets, but for now, no obvious external leaks.

EDIT: I can see it when looking at the bike, but the pix make it more obvious that I need to get some silver paint and touch up the caps on the carb plugs to make them more "presentable." I could have soda blasted them, but decided against it. Dhoo!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Gusto on December 15, 2017, 03:53:13 am

Looks good

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connie_rider on December 15, 2017, 04:52:23 pm

Kee-rection; EDIT: I can see it when looking at the bike, but the pix make it more obvious that I need to get some silver paint and touch up the caps on the carb plugs to make them more "presentable." I could have soda blasted them, but decided against it. Clean up the faded old engine... Dhoo! <evil grin>

PS: You obviously have plenty of time. Why don't you cleanup my faded old engine while your not doing anything?

Ride safe, Ted

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connieklr on December 15, 2017, 09:06:48 pm

Kee-rection; EDIT: I can see it when looking at the bike, but the pix make it more obvious that I need to get some silver paint and touch up the caps on the carb plugs to make them more "presentable." I could have soda blasted them, but decided against it. Clean up the faded old engine... Dhoo! <evil grin>

PS: You obviously have plenty of time. Why don't you cleanup my faded old engine while your not doing anything?

Ride safe, Ted

Character.

That poor bike saw a lot of mileage commuting daily in all sorts of weather, so it's apparent wear is well deserved. No way in Hades was I going to try to wash/clean it up after every rain shower I encountered going to and fro over the years.

While it's still nekked, I might just spritz it down with WD40 or Armor All to darken it up, then blast it down with the power washer. Gonna have to wait until it warms up a bit tho'. Was in the mid 30's out there today.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connie_rider on December 15, 2017, 09:39:43 pm

After all the years we've known one another, I had to pick on you a little. :)

Ride safe, Ted

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connieklr on December 16, 2017, 11:38:15 am

After all the years we've known one another, I had to pick on you a little. :)

Ride safe, Ted

Gratefully accepted...........

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Grant on December 17, 2017, 07:32:49 pm

Well this involves both the C~10 and the C~14. I traded their parking spots. Moved the C~10 out to the hay storage shed and the C~14 into the garage. Not that the C~10 doesn't deserve to be in the garage just so much space and the C~14 is a much bigger investment.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Swampcat on December 29, 2017, 09:03:12 pm

A little routine maintenance since I have a few days off from work. Changed the oil, cleaned it up, renewed the registration with the state of confusion Florida. I also took the bags off since no one recognizes Shoodaben in touring trim. :)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Wingedspirit on December 29, 2017, 11:18:09 pm

Hey Swampcat, maybe it's a good thing not to be recognized as Shoodaben! Sleeper time! ;)

Got my Mean Streak rear wheel today! Let the mods begin...

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Swampcat on December 30, 2017, 12:09:15 am

Nah, the top box gives me away every time. Steve said that with all the mods he did to the bike, the top box (a cheap eBay one) got the most comments when he owned the bike.

You're going to like that 17" wheel. I'm running a Michelin PR4GT 170/60ZR-17 and I'm a happy camper.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Ken on December 31, 2017, 12:51:28 am

Do my extended warranty. Good to have just in case. Got the STS. Will install them in next couple days I hope. Below freezing here for next week. Will be getting the CB on in next couple of weeks. Will be from JM Electronic. Ordered through Cycle Gear.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Boomer on January 01, 2018, 09:43:24 am

Over the last few days I finally recovered enough to start rebuilding Otto following my crash in June.Much of the plastic is toast, fairing subframe is bent, brake lever is bent and the right muffler is crushed.Gonna have to plastic weld the Rifle base, treat some frame/swingarm surface rust and do a lot of other maintenance.In all, not as bad as I expected.I already have spare fairing parts but they will need to be resprayed to match.The bike starts and runs but needs a new front tyre (PR3).Hopefully it will be fixed and road legal by April.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connie_rider on January 01, 2018, 05:05:21 pm

Best of luck Boomer.If I were closer, I'd be there to assist.

Ride safe, Ted

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Post by: Mr. on January 05, 2018, 05:18:50 pm

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Post by: TNConnieRider on January 11, 2018, 01:42:44 am

I took it out on a 60 degree January day. Rode the dragon to Deals gap chasing a Harley (he chased me on the return trip) and zipped up foothills parkway to Maryville, then home. Sent a good half tank of fuel out the exhaust and roughed up the edges of some new rubber. Then stopped my marina to check on boat and enjoyed a cold one.

Calling it a good day

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Post by: Derick on January 12, 2018, 04:50:42 pm

While I didnt directly work on the C10, I did get the heater installed in my garage this week so I can do some service to the connie. I have parts to replace all the coolant hoses, and the thermostat, and then I think I am going to pull the carbs and send them to steve to get supped up.

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Post by: connieklr on January 13, 2018, 08:31:09 pm

While I didnt directly work on the C10, I did get the heater installed in my garage this week so I can do some service to the connie. I have parts to replace all the coolant hoses, and the thermostat, and then I think I am going to pull the carbs and send them to steve to get supped up.

LOL! I have a heater, but it's been so freakin' cold that it would be a waste of propane/money to fire it up. I have a pretty big open loft, no insulation, so any heat in the lower section just heads up and out into space.

Regardless, I did go out and fire the bike up just to keep gas flowing through the jets. It's still up on the lift in a state of disassembly but heading towards getting it back together as the weather, and motivation permits. The carbs are in place, but will need pulled back off so I can get the air box back in. Still have the KLR to ride (did today for some errands), so in no big rush.

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Post by: connie_rider on January 13, 2018, 09:38:58 pm

Congrats on the heat.Congrats on the progress.

How cold is it there?Houston's expecting 29* tonight.I know to many of you, that ain't cold. But, to me with my Texas blood, that's too cold!

Ride safe, Ted

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Post by: who me? on January 13, 2018, 09:54:16 pm

Its been in the upper 20s all day and expected to stay there for a few more Ive got a small turbo propane heater that just isnt quite keeping up with the ridge vent I put in when I did the garage roof last year But im plugging away at the winter list like eating an elephant one bite at a time

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Post by: Thud300 on January 13, 2018, 11:30:59 pm

plugged in the trickle charger and looked at it sitting in a 16F garage. :(

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Post by: Giff57 on January 14, 2018, 01:48:04 am

Hard wired battery tender and Red Fuel jump starter inputs. Installed free power mod. Started and ran for a few minutes.

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Post by: connieklr on January 14, 2018, 01:00:07 pm

18F here right now. Think I'll stay in the house and have another cup of coffee. The beer in the garage fridge is probably slush right now. :-(

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Post by: Grant on January 14, 2018, 01:21:46 pm

Yesterday was a beautiful day here and I took the C14 for s hort trip, today is supposed to be just as nice. If I can sneak away from the honey do's I will take the C10 out today.

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Post by: Kelly E on January 14, 2018, 03:52:32 pm

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Post by: Wingedspirit on January 28, 2018, 03:27:50 am

Bought a new Angel for the new to me 17" front wheel,and used the $20 off coupon from the Cycle Gear booth at the bike show.

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Post by: JPD on January 28, 2018, 10:10:34 pm

Removed fairings and carbs, getting them ready to send to SISF for the full spa treatment. Next up pull the air box for filter and inspection, then valves and cooling hoses.

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Post by: Mettler1 on January 28, 2018, 10:46:08 pm

You Will like the carb spa treatment that Sisf does for your carbs!! :) :)

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Post by: who me? on January 29, 2018, 12:21:54 am

Put an acc plug under the seat Dont know why Guess I was bored and found the plug in my pile o stuff

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Post by: JPD on February 11, 2018, 10:38:37 pm

It has been a busy weekend on the bike. I got my carbs back from Steve and parts from Murph's. ( Both gave excellent service) So I was able to complete the valve adjustment, repair my cracked air-box, install the carbs, drain the coolant and replace the coolant log seals, replace the thermostat. and all the cooling system hoses. I would have been able to start it and leak check except, I found the right forward engine mount bolt broken. I now have more hardware on order and I want to keep the radiator out for access to the engine mount bolts to torque and shim as needed.

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Post by: Derick on February 12, 2018, 03:40:42 am

Well I've got new rubber on the coolant system in the rear, and new thermostat. Have to do the front end, which will be less fun and more work, but we're about halfway there. Hopefully I'll have some motivation this week to finish the hose and o-ring replacement, because the carbs are due back from steve most likely. Still need to pull out the airbox and do the fix on that because I'm already in there. I think I also need to go ahead and order a new petcock. Already doing all the stuff in a preemptive manner, so why not do the petcock.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Mettler1 on February 12, 2018, 05:05:16 am

Bought my '94 C10 new and I know I have replaced the petcock at "least" once. Just don't like to wait until things fail at a bad time!! :'(

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Mcfly on February 12, 2018, 10:59:35 pm

I did the same thing. A new petcock. Then I got the OEM rebuild kit, and rebuilt the old one as a spare.

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Post by: Moped on February 13, 2018, 03:26:07 am

Was given 2000 c-10 has 16000 miles not neen rin in 2 yrs idles great won t take gas.rode all kinds of bikes but never one of these. Just good carb clean and go from there try bring back to life i guess

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Post by: Mettler1 on February 13, 2018, 03:37:57 am

Here is some video resources from our BEST resource. Steve in Sunny Florida!! :great:

https://sites.google.com/site/shoodabenengineering/video-resources

Good place to start and a few others will have some suggestions . :)

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Post by: CRocker on February 20, 2018, 02:55:55 am

Wiped some of the dirt off it and checked the tire pressure. Then went for a 175 mile ride to Petit Jean State Park...beautiful!

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Post by: Mettler1 on February 20, 2018, 03:57:04 am

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Post by: Thud300 on February 21, 2018, 12:27:38 am

Looked at it lovingly as I hooked up the battery tender once again :(

This winter's been ugly. Last two days, temps in the 60's but constant hard rain... now, there's ice in the forecast ::)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bud on February 21, 2018, 02:42:42 am

Temps in the 70's. Rode to Owensboro, KY to get something from home depot. Quite windy it was. :motonoises:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Derick on February 21, 2018, 01:00:22 pm

Over the weekend I got the remainder of the coolant system rubber replaced. PITA that is.... Carbs came in, but I was also waiting for a new petcock from murph. I gotta figure where I can dump the gas but I'm going to shake and rinse the tank as a preventative measure that's widely suggested here. Hoping to get that wrapped up by next weekend.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Derick on February 26, 2018, 12:49:54 pm

Got a bug up my butt yesterday to finish maintenance that I've been working on. Got the airbox 'fix' done, and spray painted, got the airbox and carbs reinstalled, filled up the coolant system with water (for testing purposes) and she started. I have a water leak though, I think the rear coolant log...which is annoying. I had pulled the rear log last week because I felt that there was some grit on the oring when I reinstalled it. I pulled it, cleaned it, and reinstalled.....thinking that I hadn't started the motor yet, I thought for sure it would be fine and not leak. I was wrong. Sooooo, out come the carbs again. Thankfully I think they come out far enough where I don't have remove the cables, which is good. Because that is maddening getting them reconnected.

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Post by: Pbfoot on February 26, 2018, 02:17:37 pm

Use vegetable oil to lubricate the log seals.

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Post by: ManWorkingHere on February 26, 2018, 06:34:48 pm

Rode it to Work!

After waiting through months of Snow and Rain, and a very Windy Sunday, the streets have shed most of their salty skin.

Temperature at Takeoff - 29 degrees F

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Post by: who me? on February 27, 2018, 12:08:01 am

Got my J box back from Larry Buck and got it inWaiting on the trunk It should be here tomorrow or Wednesday

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Post by: Wingedspirit on February 27, 2018, 01:04:41 am

Bought Connie a big sister '09 C14. :)

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Post by: Giff57 on February 27, 2018, 06:34:32 pm

Fine tuned the 2 minute jet kit. If you are on the fence about sending your carbs for a Florida spa treatment, do it, it is amazing!

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Post by: Radar on February 28, 2018, 02:38:17 am

HYDROLOCKED IT

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Post by: Derick on February 28, 2018, 01:34:32 pm

So after my second pull of the coolant logs, it was leaking AGAIN! GRRRRRR. So I removed the bolts on the log while leaving the carbs in, removed, and circled the right side ring with a pick to make sure it wasnt binding up again on something, and reinstalled. Lo and behold, no more leak. No way to explain that away, but I put her back together and took her for a dinner ride last night.

No extra parts either!!

I did fix all the tip over bar mounts, but did not reinstall them. I going to strip off the plastidip and repray with bedliner or something. I'll ride it for a little bit then do the annual oil change. Now having the spin on oil filter kit, I may actually cut down the belly ban so I can do oil changes without removing it. :)

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Post by: Radar on March 01, 2018, 03:51:28 am

Removed tank, removed coils, removed carbs.

Preparing to check for fubared connecting rods from my hydrolock

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Post by: Mettler1 on March 01, 2018, 04:47:35 am

Got up to 54 degrees today. Went out to the garage and gave it a hug. Made me feel good. :motonoises: :motonoises:

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Post by: ron203 on March 01, 2018, 11:32:02 am

So after my second pull of the coolant logs, it was leaking AGAIN! GRRRRRR. So I removed the bolts on the log while leaving the carbs in, removed, and circled the right side ring with a pick to make sure it wasnt binding up again on something, and reinstalled. Lo and behold, no more leak. No way to explain that away, but I put her back together and took her for a dinner ride last night.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connieklr on March 01, 2018, 01:08:12 pm

I rode it!

Temps weren't great, but the rain has held off for several days and the mushy yard has dried out a little. Key word - little. Still wanted to sink and slog along, but made it out to the street, and back without dropping it.

Calling for more rain, on and off, for the rest of the week. if any bike leaves the garage, it'll be the KLR.

Were you prepping to do a carb job? you dont need to pull the carbs just to check for a bent rod.

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Post by: RoyG on March 03, 2018, 06:36:59 am

Went for a ride. Feels great to be back in the wind after a long winter.

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Post by: JPD on March 03, 2018, 12:06:20 pm

I got my broken motor mount replaced. I had to add a 0.050" washer to the left side after I installed the right side. Installed the radiator and filled with water. Yes it leaked. I had cut a seal on the front log during installation. The radiator came back out and I was able to put the extra o-ring from Murphs' kit in (Thanks Murph for including an extra one). Back together taking greater care to make sure the o-rings got seated in the head. Water, fuel, choke, key on and push the starter button. Fired right up. I used a syringe to feed the fuel and kept refilling until I got it up to temp and the fan cycled a couple of times. No leak this time. I still need to drain the water and add anti-freeze and put on the tupperware.

Thanks to SISF (carb work) and Murphs' Kits (C10 Parts and more)

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Post by: Derick on March 05, 2018, 12:04:24 am

I got my broken motor mount replaced. I had to add a 0.050" washer to the left side after I installed the right side. Installed the radiator and filled with water. Yes it leaked. I had cut a seal on the front log during installation. The radiator came back out and I was able to put the extra o-ring from Murphs' kit in (Thanks Murph for including an extra one). Back together taking greater care to make sure the o-rings got seated in the head. Water, fuel, choke, key on and push the starter button. Fired right up. I used a syringe to feed the fuel and kept refilling until I got it up to temp and the fan cycled a couple of times. No leak this time. I still need to drain the water and add anti-freeze and put on the tupperware.

Thanks to SISF (carb work) and Murphs' Kits (C10 Parts and more)

Huzzah! We both finished at about the same time, and encountered similar problems haha.

I took mine out today for a breakfast ride, trying to run it as low on gas as I could. Had some older (though filtered and treated) gas that I wanted to run out. I had washed the tank, and run heet through it to dry out the water, but I wanted all the badness gone. New petcock, and newly serviced carbs demand good fuel. Filled up with 93 octane and then we'll be back to status quo on regular gas after this tank empties later this week.

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Post by: JPD on March 05, 2018, 12:35:44 pm

Derick, I had to share that you were not the only one to have leaks the first attempt. Yesterday I got the tank petcock rebuilt, fuel level sensor resistor, and the tank reinstalled. I checked the fuel guage indications when the run position is out now that I have the resistor in the system. Replaced the leaking seal on the balancer shaft and adjusted the balancer. Removed the front wheel and checked the bearings and installed a new Avon St tire. The rear will have to wait until next weekend. Then fine tune the 2 min jet kit.

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Post by: Derick on March 05, 2018, 01:06:56 pm

My concern is that I have a fuel leak out of the overflow tube. Checked with steve, he said he leak checks them before he sends them out, which I believe.....but I also have a brand new petcock on there... :\

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Post by: Rideezdale on March 05, 2018, 11:10:24 pm

Rode my C10 for the first time since carb rebuild, valve adjustment, WP seal replacement, new coolant hoses, thermostat, rear coolant log orings and airbox repair. No leaks. It ran the best it has since last May, when I first purchased it. I also added the resistor to the fuel gauge and did the free power mod. This weekend I'll be bleeding the clutch and synching the carbs. Then test ride one more time and check for leaks and snug up all hose clamps before putting the rest of the plastic back on. Thank you Steve for your work on carbs and your videos and thank you Wizard for the resistor.

Ride safe Rideez

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Post by: Neonsnow on July 13, 2018, 12:00:19 pm

bringing back an old one......last night I replace the pads, well sorry metal plate with a sliver of pad left on it...Monday I'm pulling the front end apart to adjust steering head bearing and while I'm there replace fork oil.

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Post by: Kelly E on July 13, 2018, 01:58:37 pm

On Wednesday I rode the Concours over the North Cascades Hwy.(Hwy 20) to Winthrop for lunch at Carlos 1800 Cantina. It is 156 miles one way from my house. I went with my brother on his C-14. The weather was perfect, the traffic was light both ways with only a few Hardley's to pass. My chicken strips on the front tire are down to about 3/16" after the ride. :) My brother said my bags were almost dragging on some of the tight corners. I just love having one of the best riding roads in the country right in my back yard. :beerchug:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: GW on July 13, 2018, 04:53:20 pm

Removed most of fairing to check valve clearance. Removed valve cover only to find spalled intake lobes on #2 and #4 cylinders. :'( Crap! Pondering next step. Hope tomorrow is a better day.

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Post by: Kelly E on July 13, 2018, 07:21:43 pm

Removed most of fairing to check valve clearance. Removed valve cover only to find spalled intake lobes on #2 and #4 cylinders. :'( Crap! Pondering next step. Hope tomorrow is a better day.

A cam and follower change is easy from where you are now. I did mine for the same reason last year. I got torque cams and a used follower from Steve and now the bike runs the mountains really well. :)

Thanks for that, I need a bit of cheering up today. I looked at Steve's torque cams which are a great idea, but they just aren't in the budget right now. It may just have to set awhile until funding improves a bit. Has anyone priced a stock intake cam lately? ( I'm afraid to check!) :)

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Post by: Bud on July 14, 2018, 08:40:36 am

Send a message to the wizard. Bet he has some good used ones.

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Post by: Bob_C_CT on July 14, 2018, 11:44:48 am

GW I have lived with pitted cams, slightly pitted is not abnormal. Known problem on these bikes. Mine doesn’t go all the way across the width of the cam so the follower doesn’t get interrupted by the pits. Post a picture of them.

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Post by: GW on July 15, 2018, 12:42:18 pm

Per request. Not great photos, I took about 20 to get 3-4 decent shots. What concerns me most is the pitting/spalling depth and the fact that it extends to the edge of the cam surface. Your thoughts appreciated!

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Post by: Grant on July 15, 2018, 05:26:12 pm

After changing the oil in the wifes Tahoe I pulled the C-10 out of the barn in to the driveway next to the C-14 to wash them both. Stood back and looked at it and decided I would take it and fuel it after it's bath and maybe ride it to work tomorrow.

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Post by: Kelly E on July 15, 2018, 06:13:51 pm

I am trying to decide which bike to ride to the Skagit car show, the Concours or the Sabre. :motonoises:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Mcfly on July 15, 2018, 06:18:10 pm

I am trying to decide which bike to ride to the Skagit car show, the Concours or the Sabre. :motonoises:

Looking for heavily biased answers??

I'll sayyyyy take the Connie. ;D

Speaking of heavy, I think I will take the Sabre. It is 100+ pounds lighter, has fairing and bags and is easier in the parking lots.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bob_C_CT on July 16, 2018, 05:04:17 am

That is normal pitting. I would be concerned about the fact that width of those two spots in the middle if that purple colored areas above them is also pitting are close to taking the full width of the lobe. I think you should start a new topic so you could get more advice on this subject.

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Post by: Tour1 on July 16, 2018, 02:49:01 pm

I took a good side view picture of my 87 with the trimmed side fairings. I had to crop the photo to get it under 350MB with good details.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: GW on July 16, 2018, 02:51:46 pm

That is normal pitting. I would be concerned about the fact that width of those two spots in the middle if that purple colored areas above them is also pitting are close to taking the full width of the lobe. I think you should start a new topic so you could get more advice on this subject.

Thanks Bob. I originally thought only 2 of the lobes had pitting but after rotating the cams, all 4 have it, #1 being even worse!(see pic) I'm going to leave it alone for now until I can fix it right. May end up with Steve's high torque set, but not right now. Hey, at least my photos are getting better! ;) Thanks again for your input on this.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bob_C_CT on July 16, 2018, 03:06:50 pm

Yes that one looks worse. I don’t like the galling in the direction of the follower near the pitting, your follower maybe compromised.I think it would be worth your while to start a new separate post/topic and include the photos. I believe you would get more views and responses from more knowledgeable people.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bud on July 16, 2018, 09:52:15 pm

Back in March I bought a blue upper fairing on ebay. It had one clean break at the turn signal. I had it repaired and painted at Dauby's body shop in Tell City! Shout out to Grant Dauby for making sure it was all done properly! Finally got it on the lift and mounted my new beautiful upper fairing and all the other bodywork, including some newly acquired heat shields. :)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Harry Martin on July 16, 2018, 11:30:15 pm

Put both my C-10s up for sale.Let's face it, I can't ride 3 Connies at the same time, now can I? :(

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bud on January 27, 2019, 01:10:22 pm

Replaced the brake and clutch levers. The pivot screw and master cylinder bushing were worn so those got replaced. Applied a fresh coating of grease on all the wear points. No more floppy clutch lever!

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Post by: Boomer on January 27, 2019, 03:53:19 pm

Yesterday I fitted my home made LED tail/brake light 'bulb'. Then ordered some LEDs to replace my high-level (trunk) brake lights from Fleabay and ordered tip over bars, a screw set, and some Speed-bleeders from Murphskits. Today fitted the rebuilt rear brake system with a new bracket, lever and a good used caliper. Soon I won't have anything else left to do and will have to start prepping for the respray. :-(

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connie_rider on January 27, 2019, 04:02:52 pm

If you want, we'll be happy to think of more Farkles for you to add to the bike?

Ride safe, Ted

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Post by: Boomer on January 27, 2019, 11:29:26 pm

Go on then Ted, I dare ya to come up with something useful to modify the C10 that ain't been done already! <LOL>

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connie_rider on January 29, 2019, 01:00:29 am

Boomer, as you know, I've been tinkering on the old bike lately. {mostly because I was bored and just wanted something to tinker on}.. >:D Here's the recap.

On my C-10, I ; replaced the rear shock with a C-14 shock and lowering rocker, removed 4" from the front springs to stiffen the front suspension,Found and installed inexpensive cartridge emulators that cost 1/3 the cost of a gold valve,replaced the 150/80-16 belted rear tire with a 180/60-16 radial tire, replaced the 120/70-18 front tire with a 110/80-18 radial.cut the windshield and built an adjustable deflector {similar to MRA Vario design} LED head and tail light bulbs.

The only things I did {that may not have been done by someone else} was; the 180 rear tire, inexpensive emulators, MRA style deflector.

Ride safe, Ted

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Post by: Mettler1 on January 29, 2019, 03:28:30 am

NOTHING!!!!! It's 10 degrees and my C10 is on the centerstand with the battery charger plugged in!!! Full tank of fuel and TCW3 for the winter!! Just waiting for some spring weather! :)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: donaldj on January 29, 2019, 05:27:19 pm

Installed ZZr 1200 calipers w/SS lines.Had my carbs totally Shoodabened.New carb boots and springs.In the process of:New fork springs and emulators installation.Bergman spin on oil filter. (Should have kept the one off of my other Connie) Of course new Amsoil.Headlight and headlight harness upgrade.Valve adjustment.Running lights.Radiator flush and new coolant.Have a rear ZZR1200 shock to maybe install, last on list right now. ::)Replaced the Summer air in my tires with Winter air.Other odds and ends. :beerchug:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Captsparrow on January 29, 2019, 11:08:55 pm

G'Day Guys, sort of feel sorry for those bikes and riders in the shed for those extensive period of times. Down here we can ride pretty much all year round.....thousands of kms to do, places to go.......hope your Spring comes around soon. Ride safe and keep those mods coming.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Thud300 on January 30, 2019, 01:17:44 am

:??: Plugged in the trickle charger and stared outside at the frozen tundra.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Kelly E on January 31, 2019, 03:48:55 am

I rebuilt the rear brake caliper, installed the new line, refilled and bled. I also took apart the front master cylinder and cleaned it out along with the right front caliper. I got the master back together so tomorrow I will pull the left caliper, rebuild both of them and reassemble with the new two line system. The front brake was starting to get squishy feeling at the lever so it was time to install all of the new parts I had been collecting. I rebuilt the clutch system with a new line last year so now I need a new speedometer cable and need to install the straight rear subframe, the stock one is twisted a little bit.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: MichiGlenn on January 31, 2019, 10:09:05 am

Hope you guys up north are safe in all this cold..To us southerners, it sounds like it's gone from uncomfortable to a bit dangerous..Stay warm..

Boomer asked for things to tinker on, and then nothing.Do ya'll think we overwhelmed him?

Ride safe, Ted

I started test fitting and measuring out Connie's new spot in the upcomingGarage 2.0 upgrade. Should be nice when it's all done.

Let's review that whole global warming thing.... ;)

High of 60*F in Florida? I've got neighbors ordering snow blowers!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Tour1 on February 02, 2019, 10:43:08 pm

I might have broke my C10. Details in another thread.Meanwhile, and I'm not saying I have a valid theory about Global Warming, I think our earth can be proportioned to a beer can where New York City is on the edge between the side and the top. The top & bottom can be frozen over while the sides are red hot. At least, it could happen if there weren't any beer inside. So the solution is to convert fracking rigs into beer injection sites. QA inspectors needed :beerchug:So, what I did in a positive way was start it, ran it, warmed it up & charged the battery some, then the little problem, and I bought a nice compression tester to check it out next opportunity.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rideezdale on February 03, 2019, 01:03:54 am

I took the the cover off and sat on it and envisioned me riding down to Arkansas to attend the Horseshoe Mountain Rendezvous. ;D :D :))

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: CRocker on February 03, 2019, 02:31:31 am

Finished removing the 4 into 1 and installed the stock exhaust...coolant is cooling down now...it’s going to be mid-60s tomorrow...might be riding...but, there’s all this plastic... :beerchug:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bud on February 03, 2019, 11:01:34 am

Since we had the start of a short heatwave yesterday, I took the C10 out for a short spin. Tested out my new to me aerostich roadcrafter one piece suit. I like it! :beerchug:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bud on February 03, 2019, 07:39:14 pm

Rode it again! :motonoises: :motonoises:67 Degrees today. You never know what you're gonna get around here as far as weather is concerned! Took the "Real Bud's" 87 out to Derby for a fill up of some "real gas". $3.35 a gallon today. It's a beautiful day in southern Indiana!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: MAN OF BLUES on February 03, 2019, 10:35:58 pm

Rode it again! :motonoises: :motonoises:67 Degrees today. You never know what you're gonna get around here as far as weather is concerned! Took the "Real Bud's" 87 out to Derby for a fill up of some "real gas". $3.35 a gallon today. It's a beautiful day in southern Indiana!

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: who me? on February 04, 2019, 01:11:21 am

After my morning run with the C13 I got the C10 out for a short ride and filled it up for commuting this week72 this afternoon and decent weather predicted thru the week

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: The Doctor on February 04, 2019, 03:12:52 am

Changed the front and rear wheel bearings Friday. Sat at home in the rain Saturday, pouting. And finally took her out today to some twisties now that the weather clear up. Smoooooooth. My first time actually taking the ol' gal into Red Rock (the twisties in my backyard that I'm familiar enough to genuinely play with). She's a lot lighter on her feet than I expected ;D

(http://gdurl.com/YTuJ)

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Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: connie_rider on February 04, 2019, 04:13:23 pm

That's a clean looking machine, and the scenery ain't bad either...What were the temps in that part of the world?As you get more used to the Connie, she'll even feel better on the road.

Ride safe, Ted

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: The Doctor on February 04, 2019, 07:52:09 pm

Boomer asked for things to tinker on, and then nothing.Do ya'll think we overwhelmed him with suggestion's?

Already have a ZZR1200 shock, have cartridge emulators to fit soon, LEDs everywhere, Rifle, Russell, heated grips, Delkevic, full tank bra, braided hoses and Nissin front calipers. What I was looking for was a farkle or idea I've not heard of before. :D

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: CRocker on February 05, 2019, 12:26:58 am

Ran it for a while in the garage to warm up the coolant...and, make sure the leak is coming from the washer under the water pipe drain bolt...sheesh...the only part I didn't replace... :-[

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: JPD on February 06, 2019, 12:30:28 pm

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Tidewater VA. Started it up and let it warm up just to have my son say hey dad your leaking something. Back on the center stand and off comes the plastic. I am getting good at that. I found a leak at the front cooling log. I replaced the seals last spring and thought I would be good for many years. >:(

Last year was a bad year for maintenance. I made several mistakes doing basic maintenance and it limited my riding last year. A fuel tank rubber slipped out of place, I didn't notice it until the tank rattled during a ride. I didn't reinstall the cup washers on my valve cover seals. The old ones were stuck to the old seals and I thought that the seals were just old and hard. That one took 2000 miles to show up. Oil filled a spark plug well then leaked onto the cover and off the side. The brake peddle got slippery. 2nd set of gaskets and it still leaked. My service manual says to install the gasket, cover, and bolts. You have to go back to the removal to have it tell you to remove the bolts and washers. New washers = no leaks. I rebuilt the petcock with Kaw parts. When I went to take the tank off for the valve cover redo the petcock was stuck open. Fuel everywhere. Drained the tank and installed a new petcock. Now that the old one is out it appears to be working correctly. The forks leaked on the first ride last year. I managed to break the throttle cable adjuster when I removed the bars to do the forks. Of course I didn't notice it until everything was back together again.

Disappointed in myself I am usually better than this. I guess I was just rushing too much and had too many things working at the same time. :-[

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Lee on February 06, 2019, 03:23:24 pm

Good luck getting all ship shape!

Find as an avid (perhaps rabid) DIYer, I learn sometimes from my first try and do better next time. Then on it is a piece of cake!

Unless old age mindlessness, feeble eyes or slippery fingers assist me in doing it thrice!

Keep up the good work.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Bud on February 06, 2019, 08:32:18 pm

I loved that man, he had me working on cars when I was 10... and I never stopped..he would call people over, and say "look at my son, fixing your car... I taught him everything he knows.." and he felt good about it...

He topped working on cars when they stopped putting mechanical ignition points in the distributors, and called me to "come help me fix this.."

I practiced a lot in my life... still ain't got it "all" perfect, but getting closer...

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Thud300 on February 06, 2019, 11:22:43 pm

There's never time to do it right, but there's always time to do it over :-[ BTDT.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Mcfly on February 07, 2019, 01:34:24 am

Nothing..... damned ankle. :(

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Kelly E on February 07, 2019, 05:31:38 am

I finished going through the brakes on my C-10 and started working on my 74' Honda CB550 Four build. ;D

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rideezdale on February 07, 2019, 03:04:10 pm

I ordered my Avon am26 roadrider's. It will be the first time with the 110/80 on the front, I'm anxious to see if I notice the difference. :-\ It'll probably be awhile until I find out though, snowy and subzero windchills here today! >:(

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Jim Snyder on February 07, 2019, 07:02:39 pm

I ordered my Avon am26 roadrider's. It will be the first time with the 110/80 on the front, I'm anxious to see if I notice the difference. :-\ It'll probably be awhile until I find out though, snowy and subzero windchills here today! >:(

You will love the AM-26's. I ran them on my C-10 for several years. Great handling and good solid ride.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Rideezdale on February 07, 2019, 07:49:29 pm

I ordered my Avon am26 roadrider's. It will be the first time with the 110/80 on the front, I'm anxious to see if I notice the difference. :-\ It'll probably be awhile until I find out though, snowy and subzero windchills here today! >:(

You will love the AM-26's. I ran them on my C-10 for several years. Great handling and good solid ride.

And I'll be able to give you a "live" review at the Horseshoe Mountain Rendezvous #6, only 12 weeks away! ;D :motonoises:

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: Jim Snyder on February 07, 2019, 08:26:18 pm

I ordered my Avon am26 roadrider's. It will be the first time with the 110/80 on the front, I'm anxious to see if I notice the difference. :-\ It'll probably be awhile until I find out though, snowy and subzero windchills here today! >:(

You will love the AM-26's. I ran them on my C-10 for several years. Great handling and good solid ride.

And I'll be able to give you a "live" review at the Horseshoe Mountain Rendezvous #6, only 12 weeks away! ;D :motonoises:

Good deal, will see you there. Getting antsy already. Got some surgery the first week of March but gotta be healed up by HMR #6.

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: crag antler on February 08, 2019, 12:30:27 am

Just turned 60,000 miles on my 2000 Kawasaki Concours.Bought in May 2007 with 35,000 miles when we lived in Maine.Now almost 12 years later, running strong and still a great bike. Much more of a riding season here in Western North Carolina so the miles should move along at a quicker pace😎

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: mnbikeguy on February 20, 2019, 01:30:59 am

Well we're suppose to get another 10-20 inches of snow in Minneapolis between now and Saturday. No riding in the near future though for comparison sake in 2017 I rode on the 15th of February. No better time than now to do a few things plus I'm just damn bored. Changed the rear shock oil with some Bel-Ray HVI 10w. Also added a diy relay switched accessory fuse panel. The fuse panel distributes power to my headlight and driving lights via their own relay controls. Used a spdt & spst for the headlight switching function and a spst for the driving lights. Got the relays for $11 and the fuse panel for $8. Probably overkill but just needed to spend some time in the garage.

Existing driving lights relay now connected to fuse block rather than directly to battery(http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae296/mnbikeguy/Concours%20Stuff/th_IMG_2238.jpg) (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/mnbikeguy/media/Concours%20Stuff/IMG_2238.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: The Doctor on February 20, 2019, 09:04:54 pm

Installed the helmet lock bars from Buck Sport Touring! :) Shiniest part on the bike by far

Title: Re: What did You Do to your C-10 Today?
Post by: DangerousDan on February 21, 2019, 02:07:15 am

My Crysis (92-3 C10) just clicked her auto cam tension-er yesterday, and OMG she sounds good now. I gave her some love trimming away a few mm of hardening foam I recently used to repair a right side broken mirror ball joint. Then filed a bit of aluminum off a nasty , amateur aluminum foot peg weld job done by yours truly. Then, inspecting a black plastic ribbon I had glued on the top right corner of my faring / blinker mount, became very happy to see it held nicely . I'm beginning to actually like the hand crafted fixes to Crysis instigated by her throwing herself on the ground when I was in the house. I'm starting to reconsider actually replacing the foot peg mount since the weld is so,,, "custom", it adds character, contains memories, besides,, chicks dig scars :great: